Top 10 Degrees by Field (2024)
A list of the top 10 degrees completed at colleges and universities in the Greater Grand Rapids region.
Degree Field
MSA*
West Michigan Region**
Degree Field
Business Management and Marketing
MSA*
2,789
West Michigan Region**
3,352
Degree Field
Health Professions and Related
MSA*
2,306
West Michigan Region**
3,220
Degree Field
Liberal Arts and Sciences
MSA*
1,172
West Michigan Region**
1,568
Degree Field
Education
MSA*
1,050
West Michigan Region**
1,208
Degree Field
Computer & Information Sciences & Support Services
MSA*
662
West Michigan Region**
814
Degree Field
Psychology
MSA*
589
West Michigan Region**
656
Degree Field
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
MSA*
580
West Michigan Region**
655
Degree Field
Engineering & Engineering-Related Fields
MSA*
269
West Michigan Region**
615
Degree Field
Public Admin. & Social Service
MSA*
371
West Michigan Region**
480
Degree Field
Visual & Performing Arts
MSA*
322
West Michigan Region**
468
*The MSA consists of the following counties: Kent, Ottawa, Montcalm and Ionia.
**The West Michigan region consists of the following counties: Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, and Ottawa.
Data Source: Lightcast - Program Table